CMC in the MMM

Thornsett replied on 21/12/2017 10:36

Posted on 21/12/2017 10:36

Interesting article in the January 2018 issue of MMM. It’s an interview with Harvey Alexander, Director of Marketing at the CMC. He explains some of the changes introduced and planned by the CMC to reflect the increasing number of motorhoming members.

According to the article, the CMC is looking at its CLs, a number of which are trialling matting that can help driving of grass. This will help those motorhomers who do not want to go to a CL because of the risk of getting stuck. The Club knows the current booking system is not ideal. It is working on it for 2018/19, introducing the new system for 2019 bookings. It’s not going to be rocket science but it will be in line with the market.

There is more in the two page article which is worth a read but not enough to justify buying the magazine just for the article.

Qashqai66 replied on 21/12/2017 13:26

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:26

Makes me wonder about investigating the other club.  I understand they have the equivalent of CL sites which are the only ones we use in the UK.

huskydog replied on 21/12/2017 13:28

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:28

Are members saying that every time the CMC want to go to the press then they have to get our OK first ??

Sorry but I don't  see it as a big deal , it's not like they are giving away personal information 

KeefySher replied on 21/12/2017 13:28

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:28

It's just the caravan / MH industry aligning to one message.

'Sod the customer'

 

Assemblers of common poor quality common parts masquerading as caravans have been at it for decades, the leviathan that was the CC, now CAMC has finally succumbed to same disdain and greed.

Lots of examples in the meedja this lunchtime of corporate greed at the expense of stakeholders.

JayEss replied on 21/12/2017 13:34

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:28 by huskydog

Are members saying that every time the CMC want to go to the press then they have to get our OK first ??

Sorry but I don't  see it as a big deal , it's not like they are giving away personal information 

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:34

No. Just that if they decide to release 'exciting news' they perhaps consider letting existing members know at the same time using their own media outlet. 

I'm only a member for the insurance nowadays so don't care too much what they do but some of the things they think will attract (or even interest) potential new customers is bizarre. 

Ironically the booking system is one of the few things I like. 

huskydog replied on 21/12/2017 13:38

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:38

But some members have said they throw away the monthly magazine without reading it ,so how do they know if the "exciting news" wasn't in it ?

JayEss replied on 21/12/2017 13:44

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:38 by huskydog

But some members have said they throw away the monthly magazine without reading it ,so how do they know if the "exciting news" wasn't in it ?

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:44

I read it husky. They could use the website, post on the forum, Facebook or Twitter as well. Instead members find that things are afoot elsewhere  

Perhaps I should read the practical caravan article?  

 

Thornsett replied on 21/12/2017 13:52

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:52

In my OP I mentioned only two points from the two page article because those were two points that as a member I did not know about. I did know the booking system was being reviewed, just not the time scales.

I will ask the mods to remove my post as I have no intention of it being used to bash the club of which I am a member.

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brue replied on 21/12/2017 13:57

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:28 by huskydog

Are members saying that every time the CMC want to go to the press then they have to get our OK first ??

Sorry but I don't  see it as a big deal , it's not like they are giving away personal information 

Posted on 21/12/2017 13:57

No Husky, the board work on our behalf but if they are planning changes or whatever it would nice to keep members updated with news. The magazine and club social media might become more interesting too, I would think updates are a welcome part of the process. The social media element is the most speedy way of providing news and information, much of it is outdated at present. Snippets on FB from staff members go unnoticed except by a few eagle eyed readers who relay things on here.

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